20 Sessions in two rooms, with over 30 speakers, dissecting real-life event scenarios across a range of event segments including Luxury, Outdoor, Sport, Award, Food & Beverage and more.
Opening Remarks
Presented by:
The Hon. John GRAHAM, MLC Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Night Time Economy and Music
THE AMazing race: how to plan & execute multiple events worldwide
Presented by
Elise Doganieri
Co-Creator and Executive Producer, The Amazing Race
Accessibility Doesn't Care about Disability - Just How Accessible is Your Event?
Presented by
Nick Morris
OAM, Dual Paralympian, Director at Morris Goding Access Consulting
SECURING AND SAFELY OPERATING THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN THE WORLD- GLASTONBURY, SXSW,BEIJING OLYMPICS, REDBULL UK
Presented By
Tim Roberts
The Event Safety Shop (UK)
AMERICAS CUP TO SAIL GP - BRINGING A LUXURY EVENT TO SYDNEY HARBOUR
Presented By
Leah Trafford
Safety and Camping Manager, Splendour in the Grass
MOONLIGHT CINEMA & WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL - HOW DO HALLMARK EVENTS SURVIVE AND THRIVE FOR DECADES?
Presented By
Suzanna Penaflor
National Venue and Operations Manager, Moonlight Cinema
Chief Executive Officer, Woodford Folk Festival
DO YOU HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO TAKE RISK AT YOUR EVENT? DEMYSTIFYING EVENT WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE DILIGENCE.
Presented By
Brad Glassington
Assistance State Inspector (Investigations and Emergency Response Directorate), SafeWork NSW
Paid Policing in NSW & Victoria - How Many, How Much and Who Makes the Call?
Presented By
Brian Yates
Chief Inspector - Public Order Manager, State Planning Unit, Police Transport & Public Safety Command, NSW Police
Mark Morris
Inspector, Vicpol Major Event Planning Unit, Victoria Police
Craig Sheridan
Lead Security & Risk Advisor, Vivid Sydney 2018
SAMSUNG VIVID ACTIVATION: ENGAGING PASSIVE AND ACTIVE USERS IN AN EXPERIENCE AT VIVID WITH A VISITATION OF 133,489 PEOPLE
Presented By
Jamie Skaltsounis
Senior Event and Experience Manager (Mobile Division), Samsung Electronics
BOOMERS VS TEAM USA: PLANNING A FIRST TIME EVENT IN MELBOURNE FOR OVER 90 000 BASKETBALL FANS.
Presented By
Murray Hodges
Head of Lifestyle and Sport, TEG Live
Jerril Rechter
Chief Executive Officer, Basketball Australia
Paul Maley
Chief Operating Officer, Basketball Australia
ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL & SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS: HOW DO YOU GAIN THE BEST RESULT FOR BOTH SPONSORS AND YOUR EVENT?
Presented By
Heather Croall
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Fringe Festival
David Martin Harris
Head of Partnerships, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
BLACKMORES SYDNEY RUNNING FESTIVAL, DISTINGUISHED GENTLMAN’S RIDE AND ONE WAVE - HOW TO REMAIN AUTHENTIC WHEN RAISING MONEY AND AWARENESS AT YOUR EVENT
Presented By
Mark Hawawa
Founder, Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Ben Graetz Co-founder, Grassrootz
Sam Schumacher Ambassador, OneWave
MIAMI DOLPHINS: EVENT LEGACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WHAT IS YOUR EVENT LEAVING BEHIND?
Presented By
Bennett Merriman
Founder & Co-Director, Rosterfy
AROMA FESTIVAL, VINO PARADISO, SMOOTH FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE, BASTILLE FRENCH FESTIVAL - FOOD & BEVERAGE FESTIVALS; WHERE TO NEXT FOR SYDNEY’S HIGH PROFILE FOOD EVENT PRECINCT?
Presented By
Adam Schumack
Manager - Events, Place Management NSW
Karla Coggan
Manager - Events, Place Management NSW
Vincent Hernandez
Founder, BBR Experiential Agency
Kerri Glasscock
Festival Director & CEO, Sydney Festival
HARM MINIMISATION -MANAGING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUDIENCE BEHAVIOUR AND ON-GROUND CONTROLS
Presented By
Dr Kate Baecher
Clinical Psychologist
Darryl Jeffrey
Chief Operating Officer, Sydney Showground
Paul Chivers
Risk Facilitator
Mike Hammond
EMS Medical